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A cover composite image for the Best Cozy Games list at The Punished Backlog. There is a farm from Stardew Valley, a mushroom character from Smushi Come Home, the Nook brothers from Animal Crossing New Horizons, a Pokemon photo from New Pokemon Snap, the store from Tiny Bookshop, and the main character of Spiritfarer. The background is a teal to purple gradient. Our list of the best cozy games includes: Cozy Puzzle games - A Little to the Left, Venba; Cozy Visual Novels - Cateau, Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk Episode 2, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Regency Love; Cozy Farming Games - Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Potion Permit, Stardew Valley; Cozy Adventure Games - AER: Memories of Old, Lil Gator Game, Mail Time, New Pokémon Snap, Smushi Come Home, Spiritfarer; Cozy Shop Simulator Games - Mineko's Night Market, Tiny Bookshop.

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The 37 Best Cozy Games

By The Punished Backlog and 10 moreOctober 13, 20263

Our list of the best cozy games covers puzzles, platform adventures, farming, shop sims, visual novels, and much more.

A Beginner's Guide to Achievement Hunting - on the left, a screenshot of Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village; on the right, a screenshot of a farm from Stardew Village

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A Beginner’s Guide to Achievement Hunting

By Scarlet HardyNovember 25, 2025

Looking to get into the world of video game achievements and trophies? Check out our guide to achievement hunting for some starter tips.

6 Cozy Games To Keep You Warm for the Winter

By Sarah PaulNovember 30, 2022

Looking to forget the cold and bundle up for the winter? Check out our six picks for the best cozy games to play this holiday season.